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R-1 Visa Temporary Nonimmigrant Religious Workers
What is an R-1 visa? The R-1 visa classification permits a nonimmigrant to temporarily be employed as a minister or in a religious vocation or occupation. REQUIREMENTS In order to be qualify for a R-1 visa, the Foreign National must be a member of a religious denomination having a bona fide non-profit religious organization in […]
E Visa: Treaty Traders E-1 & Treaty Investors E-2
What is an E-1/E-2 visa? Treaty trader (E-1) and treaty investor (E-2) is available for certain foreign nationals of countries who have Treaties of Commerce and Navigation, or a bilateral investment treaty with the U.S. It is especially useful for business owners, principal investors, managers and employees who remain in the U.S. for extended lengths […]
TN Visas: Canadian and Mexican Professionals
What is a TN visa? The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), currently known as the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), creates special economic and trade relationships within North America. As such, this agreement offers TN classification to qualified Canadian or Mexican citizens seeking temporary entry into the U.S. in order to engage in business activities […]
Temporary Business Visitors: B-1 Visas & The Visa Waiver Program
What is a Temporary Business Visitor visa? Temporary Business Visitor status allows foreign business travelers to engage in business activities related to their foreign employment while inside the U.S. for a short period of time, typically ninety (90) days. REQUIREMENTS To qualify for temporary business visitor status, acceptable forms of business activities include: negotiating contracts, […]
H-1B Visas
What is an H-1B visa? A H-1B visa allows individuals work authorization in the U.S. who perform services in a specialty occupation. A H-1B visa allows the visa holder to be admitted to the U.S. for a period of 3 years and can be generally be extended up to 6 years in total. This visa […]
Student Visas
What is a Student visa? A student visa is available to those who wish to pursue full-time academic studies in the U.S. Upon completion of the student’s education program, they would be eligible for a period of employment authorization. REQUIREMENTS To qualify for a student visa, a foreign student must be admitted to a degree-seeking […]
L-1 Petitions, Intracompany Transferees
What is an L-1 visa? The L-1 is known as the intra-company transferee classification. This status allows multinational companies the ability to transfer specialized types of employees within the global company. The blanket L, L-1A and L-1B are all types of L classifications available. This classification is eligible for permanent residency sponsorship. REQUIREMENTS To qualify […]
E-3 Visa – Australian Professionals
What is an E-3 visa for Australian Professionals? The E-3 classification applies only to Australian Nationals working in the U.S. in a specialty occupation. This visa category has an annual cap of 10,500 visas available each fiscal year. All applications for an E-3 must contain a certified Labor Condition Application (LCA) from the Department of […]